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Learn about the various nest types of stinging insects, including honey bees, bumble bees, yellowjackets, and mud daubers, and how they build and defend them.

Learn about differences between social and solitary bees, wasps, and hornets, including colony behavior, nesting, and defensive behavior.

Engage with your local livestock educator at a quarterly gathering where small ruminant producers discuss nutrition, feed labels, and relevant industry topics.

A frequently asked food preservation question is what causes liquid to be lost from the jar during processing?

This video explains non-dairy foods that contain calcium.

Even with years of food preparation, things change. Our program keeps nonprofits and volunteers updated on food safety rules. Protect customer health and organizational reputation.

Discover the Master Watershed Steward Program, empowering communities through conservation, environmental education, and community involvement. Join us today!

Learn the science behind recommended methods for making and processing jam and jelly, while dispelling food preservation myths and unsafe practices.

Explore the rising impact of oystershell scale on western forests and urban trees and gain practical insight into research and management strategies for this invasive pest.

Discover the world of owls with Strawberry Hill's barred owl, Strix, and learn how these birds reveal insights about habitat, behavior, and environmental health.

Learn the basics of Alzheimer's and dementia during this informative in-person workshop.

For adults with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes and their families, this program will increase your knowledge of healthy food choices and diabetes management.

Get updates on spotted lanternfly research, vineyard impacts, management strategies, and engage with experts in a moderated panel discussion.

Gain practical updates on pest and disease management, water quality, pollinator assessment, and the latest Penn State Flower Trials in this research-driven program for greenhouse professionals.

Have you had the experience of finding jars of food that were sealed when they were placed in storage becoming unsealed while sitting on the shelf? Let's explore some possible causes.

Tractor rollovers are the single deadliest type of injury incident on farms in the United States.

Penn State Extension will offer in-person food preservation workshops in Southwestern PA.

A Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training article about using roofs to manage rainwater, improve stormwater management, and protect surface water.

Easy Cooking from Pantry to Table Issue 14 includes these articles: Are "Best if Used-By" and "Use-By dates" for food quality or food safety? How Long Can Food Be Stored at Home?

A case study of yew toxicity in fresh and aged yew roots and stem.

Report methods for the Timber Market Report.

Each Timber Market Report reflects the stumpage and mill prices over a three-month period. The report is intended to describe general trends in the market and ignore specific timber tract variation.

How much does wood weigh? The question is simple enough for dry wood, but more difficult when wood is freshly cut.

Agricultural conservation engineers play a vital role in conservation across Pennsylvania. With increasing attention on agricultural water quality, the need for highly trained engineers continues to expand.

The Miyawaki Method encompasses soil preparation, careful species selection, and intensive aftercare with the goal of speeding up the development of mature forests in small spaces.